Gig Workers

Uber, Lyft Mull Unions To Cement Gig Workers As Contractors

Uber, Lyft Mull Unions To Cement Gig Workers As Contractors
Uber, Lyft Mull Unions To Cement Gig Workers As Contractors
June 09, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Gig economy firms like Uber and Lyft are supporting state laws that would definitively define their workers as independent contractors, even if that means creating...

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Uber’s Signing Bonuses, Better Pay Lure Drivers Back On The Road
Uber’s Signing Bonuses, Better Pay Lure Drivers Back On The Road
June 01, 2021  |  Gig Economy

When the pandemic hit, Uber drivers struggled as their business and tourism customers dropped and fears of COVID-19 grew. Now, with vaccination rates rising, Uber...

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Gig Workers Have Made $2 Billion Using Fiverr
Gig Workers Have Made $2 Billion Using Fiverr
May 25, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Gig economy star Fiverr said on Tuesday (May 25) that freelancers on its platform have collectively earned more than $2 billion. In February 2020, Fiverr...

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Freelance FinTech Chases The Sweet Spot Between Consumer And Business Banking
Freelance FinTech Chases The Sweet Spot Between Consumer And Business Banking
May 20, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Gig workers. Contractors. Solopreneurs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Gig Apps Apply For — And Get — New Chart Positions In Latest Provider Ranking
Gig Apps Apply For — And Get — New Chart Positions In Latest Provider Ranking
May 17, 2021  |  News

Did you know that the word “gig” in its original form had zero to do with working? Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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New Spanish Law Requires Delivery Companies To Treat Drivers As Employees
New Spanish Law Requires Delivery Companies To Treat Drivers As Employees
May 11, 2021  |  Gig Economy

The gig economy is coming under scrutiny around the globe over labor rights issues. In Spain, the government has enacted new rules that require food...

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Labor Secretary Marty Walsh: Some Gig Workers Are ‘Employees’
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh: Some Gig Workers Are ‘Employees’
April 29, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Gig workers should, at times, be classified as employees, entitled to sick time, healthcare, and paid time off, Reuters reported on Thursday (April 29), citing...

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Help Wanted: Uber Posts Record March And Unprecedented Signing Bonus For Drivers
Help Wanted: Uber Posts Record March And Unprecedented Signing Bonus For Drivers
April 19, 2021  |  Gig Economy

The year 2020 was not a terrific one for the ridesharing business as consumers on lockdown didn’t need quite so many rides, and sitting in...

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